Learn about our Community Involvement, read Testimonials and enjoy our Gallery of Fun.

Community Involvement

Local Farm Visit – the children enjoy “autumn in New England” at a local farm, feeding farm animals, running through the maze, riding the tractor pulled wagon, and bringing home a pumpkin.Pepperell Senior Center – “our youngest Pepperell citizens giving back to our oldest Pepperell citizens” Apple Seeds children present homemade cookies & child crafted table centerpieces to the seniors and perform songs of "thanks."Pepperell Tree Lighting – Apple Seeds children sing carols to open the traditional tree lighting festivities at the Lawrence library.Fourth of July –Our children ride the Apple Seeds float and throw candy to cheering spectators.Pepperell USPS –Apple Seeds’ student artwork adorns the post office lobby, updated often to reflect the current season and/or holidays. It makes waiting in line just that much more pleasant for area residents.

Testimonials

The following testimonials came unsolicited. They are printed with the authors’ permission.

​“Do you know what I like best about preschool? I learn something new every day!” ~ JJ (4 year old student)

“​We just wanted to say thank you for everything you do for our daughter. She loves coming to school and is always excited on school days! She loves everything about Apple Seeds (and so do we!) It also means a lot to us about your care in keeping her so safe with her nut allergies! We can‘t thank you enough!” ~ L & T Donnelly

“My husband and I are thrilled with our decision to enroll our daughter in Apple Seeds Preschool. It is so gratifying watching her grow and learn in class and then applying those lessons at home. We often play school and our daughter is (of course) Mrs. Bupphaves and the rest of the family are the students. We love to participate as she enacts the opening circle rituals dancing, singing and reading books to learn the days of the week, months, weather and manners. Thank you for loving and nurturing our daughter. We look forward to enrolling our son next year! You will have a ‘little Richard’ in class every day!” ~ S. & B. Richard

“Thank you so much for the end of year celebration! The children were great! I loved the props, the costumes, and the singing. Your love for the children shines through in everything you do and everyone I talk to says the same! We all love you so much. What more could a mother ask for than such a beautiful and loving teacher for her daughter? I have been blessed to have known you over the past 2 years and fortunate to have a wonderful teacher like you. We love you so much - thank you for absolutely everything.” ~ K. Hayward ​

“My wife and I just wanted to say how much fun and developmental progress our daughter has had this year attending Apple Seeds Preschool. It was a comfort knowing of your credentials, your experience as a Pepperell public school teacher, and your excellent staff. Your school is spacious, organized, and inviting! Throughout the year, our daughter could not wait for her next day of class. We will be returning next year. Thank you for assisting in the development and education of our most prized possession... our daughter!” ​~ R. Marquis ​

“I just want to say how absolutely wonderful your school is. I had complete faith in you to open your own school and knew that all the plans and choices you made for Apple Seeds would be above and beyond. You have exceeded my expectations. Our daughter is excited to go to school each day and completely enjoys herself when she is there. For our daughter and myself, you have made the transition to school completely painless. The environment you provide for the children is exceptional. In just three weeks I can already see the benefits of placing our daughter in your program. Both my husband and I feel lucky to be in our 4th year with you teaching our children.” ~ M. Ting ​

“I just wanted to wish you the best in your new endeavor. Both of my children have benefited greatly from your teaching and were better than well prepared for kindergarten and beyond. On my volunteer day I was able to see first hand the great blend of academics and fun. The students that enroll in your preschool will be considered the lucky ones.” ~ P. Lebet (children attended Mrs. Bupphaves’ class in public school)

Gallery of fun!

Thank you to my students’ parents for permission to share these special images.